Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA

 

UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING

WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events)

Sun, May 9 - Wicked Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wicked Stitching, 6701 Ruritan Blvd., Suffolk. Come on out for a good time talking cars with great people and enjoy our complimentary coffee and doughnuts. 50/50 raffle and a good time seeing some badass rides. This will take place on the second Sunday of every month. So, mark your calendar and see you then!

Sun, May 9 - Sunday Slides, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Sunday afternoon for indoor RC Drifting. Event is always free, and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sun, May 9 - Sonic Cruise-In, 1 - 4:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Cruise-In 2nd and 4th Sundays. Come out to network and fellowship! The event is FREE! Sonic will have 20% off on all food and drinks there will also be a 50/50 raffle as well! Hope to see everyone there with big smiling faces and having a great time.

Wed, May 12 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free, and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Wed, May 12 - Weekly Wednesday Franklin Cruise-In, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, S. Main Street, Franklin. Weekly family-friendly, cruise-in in the heart of Downtown Franklin and going until October 13th. FREE to all participants and spectators. Open to all antiques, classics, customs, motorcycles and modern specialty vehicles. FREE entry to win $3000 (3 — $1000 categories of vehicles) with a participating vehicle. Weekly 50/50 raffle drawings. T-Shirts available for purchase—$20. FREE hot-dogs at Fred’s Restaurant with a participating vehicle.

Wed, May 12 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are going back to Doumar’s, all are invited! Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! Be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. Please, social distancing and masks are requested.

Thu, May 13 - Thursday Night Cruise-In at the DQ, 3:00 pm - ?, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake. So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken the tables and chairs in. People start getting there around 2:00 and hang out for 3-4 hours or so. The weather is starting to get nice and there's not a whole lot of places we can go. This is one of the few places we can. But PLEASE make sure you adhere to the social distancing rules.

Fri, May 14 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Weather permitting. We are starting our Friday Cruise-Ins each month. The restaurant is open with limited seating inside and the patio is open for outside dining. Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Hope you can make it out there.

Fri, May 14 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.

Sat, May 15 - Cars and Coffee, 7 - 9:00 am, Hosted by Tidewater Mopar Club TMC, Heritage Amish Bake Shoppe, next to the Old VB Farmer's Market, 3600 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The Bakery may or mayn't have Coffee so it is advised to bring your own.

Sat, May 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. SHOWTIME! Fellow Cars & Coffee fans (“Motorheads”), we were delighted to receive approvals to move forward with our monthly meet this Saturday. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. This venue along with the great coffee and treats at The Tipsy Beans Cafe is a winning combination and we look forward to meeting there the third Saturday of every month from 9-11:30 am. We ask for the following considerations: Mask up! Not the time to let your guard down,  Social distancing (we do anyway so not to get door dings),  Patronize Tipsy Beans Café and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. The weather calls for cold in the AM going to high of 51 with a small chance of precipitation. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!

Sat, May 15 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good!

Sat, May 15 - 2021 Landstown Commons Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. "Lets Try This Again!" Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night through October at Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. Live DJ music with DVC Entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Bring out your work in progress and share what you’re working on! Donation of $2 per vehicle to display as part of the Cruise-In. Free spectator parking and attendance. End of year proceeds are donated to the charities of the hosting car clubs choice. This is a well-organized and laid-back event with something for everyone to enjoy!

Sat, May 15 - 2021 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.

Sat, May 15 - 2021 Classic Cruiser’s Cruise-in, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. The 2021 Classic Cruiser’s Club Cruise-ins will be Every Saturday evening (weather permitting) starting on April 17 at Coastal Community Church in Yorktown. It's only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to local charities. So its time to get your rides ready to to cruise, hope to see you soon! Stay safe and healthy.

Sat, May 15 - Fort Monroe Saturday Night Cruise In, 5 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. This will be happening EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, for the season, as weather permits. Use the parking lot closest to the water, the one with the light poles. Moving the start time back to 5pm. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please use the parking spots, and dispose of all trash in the dumpster. All makes and models welcome.

Sat, May 22 - 2019 River Oak C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, Hosted by the men of River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Join the monthly gathering happening the 4th Saturday every month at River Oak Church. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Nothing fancy; talk cars, show off your ride and meet others that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotic, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs, tuners, off-road, whatever! We start early, (8 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or do whatever you do in the summertime when the weather is hot.

Sat, May 22 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 am. Proceeds from all your food and beverage purchases bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know. Meetup starts at 9 am. Suggestions, ideas and all cars are welcome! Please, no burnouts or loud music. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Sat, May 22 - Cars & Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Hosted by 180 Concerts, The Potter's House, 6820 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Show your car - 130 Spaces vailable! Free admission & Free coffee. Trophies, Raffles, Gift Cards, Jumping Castle, Food and Fun for the whole Family! DM for reservation - Instargram @180CONCERTS or Text 757-748-6677

Sat, May 22 - (4th Sat) Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We are finally back! Yorktown Cars and Coffee Saturday cruise-ins are back starting Saturday November 28th, 2020. We will resume on the 4th Saturday of every month, and as always, this event is open to all vehicles, people, and pets. Come out and show off your ride, and meet some like-minded people.

Sat, May 29 - Rides and Coffee Virginia Beach, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. Our Famous Rides & Coffee event takes place the last Saturday of every month! Always show up early for a good spot and be prepared to kick off your weekend like a Boss! So, who's ready to represent in beautiful VA weather with the baddest Car care supplier in North America? LIVE DEMOS - Raffles - SALES! - Coffee - Donuts. TAG EVERYONE: Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, Truck Clubs are ALWAYS WELCOME!

Thu, Jun 3 - Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Wild Wing Café, 1437 Sam's Drive, Chesapeake. Cars 'n' Chicken cruise-in happening every 1st Thursday night from April through November 2021 at Wild Wing Café in Chesapeake. Join us on the patio for chicken and entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Help support local charities by coming and spending some money on chicken. End of year proceeds are donated to the local charities supported by the Seven Cities Camaro Club. This is an organized and laid-back event with amazing food and company so come on out, show your ride, and get yourself an amazing dinner.

Sat, Jun 5 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach - find them on Facebook. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($5 per car.), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Gates open at 6:30. New Food trucks! Fikka Coffee Bar onsite! Quick Walk up Coffee station! Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early!  https://www.facebook.noclick_com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Jun 5 - Chili Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Every 1st Saturday at Nasemond Lodge. Cars, Bikes, and Chili Dogs. A great way to spend a couple of hours with old friends and new. EVERYONE WELCOME! Chili Dog Combo $6.00

Sun, Jun 6 - Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 2 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. Cheeseburgers & Classic Cars is a family event open to all automotive enthusiast. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors, including show quality restorations to rusty survivors and everything in-between on the 1st Sunday of each month at Cypress creek shopping center! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row of the stores - thank you. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the needy in Isle of Wight. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com

Sat, Jun 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.

UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)

Sat, May 22 - Vettes at Waterside District, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. To All Corvette Enthusiasts, the Beachcombers Corvette Club and Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Norfolk are proud to host Vettes at Waterside District. Once again, Corvettes will line the Waterside District riverfront promenade. Participation in this unique Corvette only gathering is limited to the first 120 preregistered cars - Register today before it’s sold out. Registration will include access to our private Friday evening “Meet & Greet” in the Harbor Club at Waterside District including 2 free drink tickets and passed appetizers and Saturday car entry to the riverfront promenade. Due to pedestrian traffic on the riverfront promenade and the adjacent Town Point Park, all cars must be parked by 10:00 am and remain in place until 4:00 pm. To make it convenient for our guests, discounted hotel rates are offered at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside, adjacent to Waterside District. Additional hotel reservation and booking information is available on the Beachcombers Corvette Club webpage. You may register online at https://vettesatwaterside.eventbrite.com and additional information can be found at http://www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.com, or by contacting: Jimmy Clemmer, Jclemmer78@cox.net, 757-651-0462

Sat, May 29 - VB Strong Memorial Car/Truck and Bike Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The Hosting Clubs will meet with the CCCHR to help make an awesome memorial event for participants, spectators, vendors, and sponsors!! Pre registration link up in a couple of weeks!

Sat, Jun 12 - Cars Against Cancer II for Danielle Strachan, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with ClearShine Virginia and the Coastal Virginia Auto Show for an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Our beneficiary family was blindsided by the cancer diagnosis, Beat it once, but she had a relapse. This is our effort to support a fellow car enthusiast family. On April 16th 2018 Danielle was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia), a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses rapidly, at the age of 16...16 years old! Now she is 19 and fighting for her life again! We are looking for all forms of support for this event. Sponsor Packages available for Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporter levels. Message the 757 Auto Events Page for more information. Hall / MileOne Auto Group is providing a live DJ, and they will supply Event Dash Plaques to the first 90 vehicles on show field. All event proceeds benefit a local family affected by childhood cancer. ClearShine Virginia will be onsite managing registrations and raffles throughout the day, as well as selling and demonstrating their outstanding ClearShine water-less cleaning products. Coastal Virginia Auto Show will be providing some great raffle items, have giveaways, and provide information on the 6th Annual Coastal Virginia Auto Show. They will also have radio personalities onsite! 757 Auto Events will be emceeing/hosting the event, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Special thanks to all of our event sponsors and vendors supporting this cause. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Make plans to stop by, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser.  **Special Guest Judges will be the father/son team from the beneficiary family, Tom and Michael Strachan. 

Sat, Jun 19 - H&T Collision Open House and Charity Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2469 Castleton Commerce Way, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate an OPEN HOUSE with H&T Collision! They are providing food, family fun, entertainment, and tours of the shop while WE provide the Truck and Car Show! Hank and Troy Fassler have supported the local care scene for years with their award winning vehicles, and now the fellas are inviting everyone to stop by for their charity car show to combat Juvenile Diabetes! Join 757Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia as we organize the all makes and models show that will be judged with awards! DVC Entertainment will be providing music and announcements throughout the day. Sinclair Communications will be onsite with radio personalities and the Hall MileOne Automotive, American Cancer Society, CVAS Raffle truck for viewing and selling tickets. Stay tuned for details!!

Sat, Jul 17 - CHKD/Walmart College Dr Charity Car, Truck, Slingshot Show, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 757 Auto Events, Mystical Illusions, and VA Slinglife Ryderz as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Dr for a charity car, truck, Slingshot, and bike show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters through Walmart Suffolk - College Dr collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, Slingshots, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Proceeds will be combined with Wal-Mart's collection for the Suffolk store's CHKD/757 Walmart Challenge. Help boost this stores collection efforts! We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. VENDOR space available (no power available) for $35 in Advance. $20 minimum to show and donations encouraged. $16 pre registration through Big Cartel soon. 

CLUB RACING/AUTOCROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY

Hampton Roads Kart Club

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Since 1971, over 45 years, HRKC has been bringing go-kart racing to young and old alike on Sunday mornings at Langley Speedway.

http://www.hrkc.com/schedule/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, May 23 / Race #3

Langley Drift Club

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Local Drifters planning and running drift events at Langley Speedway

Schedule (Date / Event): 

TBD

SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series

Richmond International Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond

Drifting was born in the mountains of Japan where skill and style were blended into an aggressive show of speed and car control.

http://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com

Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, May 16 / SSS Speed & Style Round 2

Sun, May 30 / A-Course Soukoukai Practice Day

Sun, Jun 6 / Team Spirit Drift School

Apex Track Events

We give classroom training to new high-performance drivers then put trained instructors in the car with students to reinforce and build upon that knowledge

https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/apex-track-events

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

TBA - 2021

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region

Part of the SCCA's Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our Region includes all the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.

www.odr-scca.org

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

Sun, Jun 6 / Solo Championship Series Event #3 / Pungo

Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)

Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.

www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

Sun, May 16 / Autocross Points Event #2 / Pungo

Sun, Jun 20 / Autocross Points Event #3 / Pungo

National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic

Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high-performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.

www.nasaracing.net

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2021

Fri-Sun, May 14-16 / Lap Dance: Open Practice (Fri); Test & Tune (Fri); Instructor Clinic (Fri); Competition School (Fri); OG Racing Hyperdrive (Sat); HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sat-Sun); Instructors (Sat-Sun); Time Trial (Sat-Sun); Racing (Sat-Sun) / Virginia International Raceway

Sat-Sun, Jun 26-27 / June Joust: Instructor Clinic (Fri-Sat); OG Racing Hyperdrive (Sat); HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sat-Sun); Instructors (Sat-Sun); Time Trial (Sat-Sun); Racing (Sat-Sun) / Summit Point Motorsports Park, Main Circuit

Fri-Sun, Jul 23,24,25 / Pitt Stop at Pitt Race-Powered by HyperFest: NASA Test and Tune, HPDE3,4,TT open track ,TREC Race-4 hour (Friday); Hyperdrive, HPDE 1,2,3,4 (With instructors and/or Solo) Individual run groups, Time Trial, Competition Racing (All Classes) (Saturday) / Pittsburgh International Race Complex

REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway

3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton

America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.

http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2021

Wed, May 12 / Wacky Wednesdays 2021 Opening Night, 7:00 pm. Registration and spectator gates open at 6PM with the drivers meeting just after 7PM and competition beginning shortly after. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands. Come on out and join the fun! COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will be in effect and masks are mandatory. 

Sat, May 15 / Armed Forces Night Weekly Racing: Late Models | Modifieds | Super Streets | Super Trucks | Enduros, 7 - 10:00 pm

Sat, May 22 / Weekly Racing: Twin Late Models | Grand Stocks | UCars | Pro Six | Legends | Bandoleros | Karts

Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway

4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA

A ½-mile clay surface with 14-degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).

www.vamotorspeedway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): [Weekly Schedule of Events - Competitor Gates Open 3 pm, Spectator Gates Open 5 pm, Drivers Meeting 5:45 pm, Hot Lap Qualifying 6:30 pm, Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes 6:30 pm, Racing 8 pm

[* Marque events:]

Sat, May 15 / Virginia is for Lovers King of the Commonwealth Ultimate Super Late Model Series*

Sat, May 22 / Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock

Sat, Aug 7 / Ernie Shelton's USA 100*

Sat, Aug 21 / Prelude to the World Championship*

Fri-Sat, Sep 17-18 / FASTRAK Racing Series World Championship*

Sat, Oct 2 / Mud Bogs*

[RIP 2020] Southside Speedway

12800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA

"The Toughest Short Track in the South," Chesterfield County's favorite family-friendly venue! Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway has been a fixture in Chesterfield County since 1959. With a paved 1/3-mile oval track located on Genito Road, and featuring races from six different divisions including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCARs, Legends and Bandoleros. The speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

www.southsidespeedway.net

Final Lap: "We will miss you all so much, and truly hope that you find new traditions and new ways to spend those Friday nights with your families. For generations, there has been Southside Speedway.  We are grateful that you were a part of its story."

[RIP 2021] Richmond Dragway

1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA

Richmond Dragway is a 1/4-mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full-service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.

www.richmonddragway.com

Richmond Dragway ceases operation headed into 2021 - "I have fantastic memories of so many wonderful accomplishments by our team, our racers, fans and marketing partners.  There have been so many big and little celebrations that I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of but the time has come for a new challenge for me."

Richmond International Raceway (RIR)

600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA

Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.

http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 2021

Sat, May 15 / Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Richmond Great Rides. This year we’re turning Great Strides into Great Rides with a car parade to celebrate your efforts towards finding a cure for CF. https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/GreatStrides/130_Virginia_Richmond?pg=entry&fr_id=8609

Sun, May 16 / Spirit.jp Drifting Series: SSS Speed & Style Round 2

Dominion Raceway & Entertainment

Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA

Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full-service kitchen and bar.

www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 2021

Thu, May 13 / SCCA Track Night 2021, 3:00 pm

Fri, May 14 / Open Oval Practice,  5:00 pm

Fri, May 14 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, May 15 / Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat, May 15 / TrackCross, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.   https://www.trackrabbit.com/event/details/10002875-TrackCross-2021-05-01

Sat, May 15 / Track Attack - Get On The Track Now, 4 - 7:00 pm

Sat, May 15 / 2021 Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm

Virginia Motorsports Park

Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA

Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.

www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 2021

Thu, May 13 / Take It Off The Streets, 5:00 pm. A new program for 2021 built around the street car enthusiast who is looking for their speed fix and to make as many runs as possible in one night! TNT Street: $20, Crew and Spectators: $10. Children 12 & Under are Free!

Fri, May 14 / Test & Tune, 

Sat-Sun, May 15-16 / VP Racing Fuels ET Bracket Series

Wed-Thu, May 19-20 / Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA

Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."

http://virnow.com/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Thu, May 13 / Spring Fling Test and Tune Track Day by Track Advantage, 8:30 am (Full Course). https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/spring-fling-test-tune-track-day-vir-virginia-international-raceway-advantage-782138

Fri-Sun, Jun 4-6 / GT World Challenge America

Built Not Bought - Driven Daily

Follow or subscribe to the Blogs at:

www.car-lovers-tidewater-va.tumblr.com

or

www.tidewater-car-lover.blogspot.com

and follow the latest listings of local auto events on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/groups/1923014651308169/